Principal

Holy Spirit School· Est. 1992 · CBSE · Thiruvananthapuram
₹9.7L – ₹14.1LCBSEfull-timeOn-site6–11 yrs1 openings⏱ Closes 27 Oct
● posted 25 May

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.

What you'll handle

·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.
·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Thiruvananthapuram.

  1. Coordinator→
  2. Academic Coordinator→
  3. Vice Principal→
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹9.7L – ₹14.1L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Thiruvananthapuram

₹9.7L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹9.7L – ₹14.1L / yr
TYPICAL
₹14.1L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Holy Spirit School in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala is seeking a Principal who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. Holy Spirit School in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala operates as a secondary school, established 1992, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. What the role looks like: the Principal owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. What you will do:

  • Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
  • Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
  • Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
  • Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
  • Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. Qualifications and skills:
  • Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
  • Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
  • Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
  • High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Benefits at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹9.7 LPA – ₹14.1 LPA).
  • Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
  • Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
  • A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
  • Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Holy Spirit School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Holy Spirit School
CBSE · Thiruvananthapuram · Est. 1992
1992
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
Christeena K G
PRINCIPAL
930875
AFFILIATION
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
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